1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1966 Ford Corsair is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Jet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Jet would be higher. At 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Jet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Hudson Super Jet (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Jet should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 593 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Hudson Super Jet (252 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Corsair | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
Make | Ford | Hudson |
Model | Corsair | Super Jet |
Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 120.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |